Cool–just a few days after I debuted my “Fish of the Day” series, this article–“Beirut Fish Raise Money for Sick Children”–was published to introduce some of the artists behind these fish and the intention behind the exhibit.
Each fiberglass fish I’ve been posting has been made to resemble a Lebanese dorade–otherwise known as my daily swimming buddies in the sea. Fifty artists took part in making each one of these fish unique–with colorful flowers, graffiti, jewels, and calligraphy. At the end of the exhibition, the fish will be auctioned off to raise funds for sick children–through organizations like Toufoula, which creates “Dream Rooms” using art, music and lighting to provide relaxing and comforting rooms for sick children.
And my favorite message written on one of the fish: “Swim So You Can Stay Alive.”
